I have a 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible 2.2L naturally aspirated [NON-TURBO]. Basically a K-Car same thing as a Lebaron or Aries really. The car has 82,000km on it & I use Valoline Conventional 10w-30 in summer & 5w-30 & sometimes Valvoline Maxlife of the same grade but conventional. I change the Oil every 5,000km. Is it ok for the car to use Syntehtic Oil. I've heard some people say that older cars oil leaks through the gasket. Also this car has never had the engine rebuilt it in the original from the factory and I am the 3rd owner within the family.
2007-04-10 10:54:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
Sounds like you do a good job on oil changes. Just use a good grade oil. I like castrol. I've been scared of valvoline since they bought out quaker state.
2007-04-10 11:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by Pups 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. Just be aware that most synthetics have a higher detergent content than mineral based oils and may dissolve some of the sludge that's helping various seals do their jobs. People have been known to blame synthetic oil for causing oil leaks. It doesn't cause them, but it can hasten them. Also be aware that using synthetic doesn't change your oil change frequency.
2007-04-10 12:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by kmccabe56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use it, if it leaks then on the next change go back. That doesn't sound mile a lot of mileage on the car considering the age. Good luck
2007-04-10 11:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OIL WILL LEAK REGUARDLESS OF WHAT OIL YOU USE .I DONT BELIEVE IN SYNTHETIC OIL AND WILL NEVER USE IT .BUT I DO BELIEVE IN A NAME BRAND OIL NO CHEAP STUFF IF GASKETS ARE LEAKING CHANGE THEM AND CHANG OIL WHEN NESSARY
2007-04-10 11:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by jb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can run it but why??? just run castorol gtx in it and keep it changed like you have been doing as long as you stay up on your oil changes its fine but **** senthetic i wouldnt use it
2007-04-12 20:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋